Liz Earle : Brushes

I can't believe it's taken me this long to do a post on brushes!

I love brushes....it is a weakness, but as oppose to just listing my favorites, I thought I should categorize them into brands.

Here we have the Liz Earle offering.

I LOVE these.

All of these brushes are synthetic, cruelty free, beautiful to look at, incredibly soft and I have yet to experience any shedding.

Lets start with the Powder Brush:

This is my newest one and I have wanted it for the longest time.

This works best with all powders- mineral foundation/bronzer/setting powder.

I don't use it to set under my eyes as it's a bit too big but honestly it is divine.

It's just so flipping soft.

I washed this for the first time last night- like the other 2 I have this washes so well.

It doesn't splay out of shape and it dries quickly.

The Blush Brush :

This is quite a dense brush so I don't use it for my really pigmented blushes as it tends to add too much product, but for sheerer blusher formulas it is lovely.

I have to say though I prefer it for other purposes- it makes a lovely liquid foundation brush.

It is so soft so a pleasure to use and the angle at which it is cut makes it super easier to manipulate foundation around the nose/eyes.

Also lovely for applying pressed powder foundations. 

The Blend & Contour Brush 

I use this everyday! I have had this for about a year and a half and it still hasn't shed and it has kept its shape and softness.

I have washed this LOADS and it is still good as new.

I use this every time I apply cream eye shadow to blend out the edges and the same goes with powder eye shadow. 

Also it works well at applying a nice wash of colour all over the lid.

I get a lot of use out of the Liz Earle brushes and they really are some of my favorites! I can't sing their praises high enough.

They are just so, so soft and they never shed.

Possibly the best thing is that they are actually quite affordable!

The Eye brush is £12.50, Blush £15.00 and Powder £20.00.

When you compare these to other brands out there - Mac or Bobbi Brown for example- these are a lot cheaper and just as good if not better!

PS- my favorite brush cleaner is the Liz Earle Shampoo- cleans these up beautifully and all the others in my collection, synthetic or not.

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Mac Soar Lip Liner and Mehr Lipstick : Swatch and Review

These two items seem to be forever out of stock, I knew they were so hard to come by that to be honest...I wasn't that bothered by them.

I have my Charlotte Tilbury lip liner in 'Pillow Talk' so I wasn't super bothered about tracking Soar down, but something just happened to me in the shop the other day....

I was mooching round Mac in London St Pancras, I saw it on the shelf and literally grabbed it before anyone else had the chance.

I felt like I had achieved something by grabbing one of the few remaining that I thought it was fair to treat myself to Mehr. I saw Lily Pebbles wear it in this video and it looks gorgeous on her- and Soar and Mehr are meant to be friends, and to be honest that is enough justification for me to buy both.

All the hype aside- I am really enjoying these two products! Both are very natural and both are matte- I don't think I really own any colour like this in a matte formulation, so they are both getting a lot of wear. 

Lets start with Soar.

On the Mac website this colour is described as a 'mid tone pinkish brown' so it does fit into that 'your lips but better' thing and yes, if you do want to slightly over line your lips- you really can do that with this.

The colour is lovely and I think it looks great all over the lips.

Due to it being matte- it is long lasting and obviously creates a more realistic overdraw as glossy products highlight where your lips end.

This reminds me a lot of Bobbi Browns Art stick in Rose Brown - I feel if you have one you don't necessarily need the other- which is useful as Rose Brown is generally easier to find than Soar.

I do have both. but I also have hoarder problems, so we will move on. 

Here is Soar all over the lips:

I really like this. Do I like it more than my CT Pillow Talk? No, I don't think so...but my love affair with PT has been going on for nearly a year so it's tough competition!

But yes, a lovely lip liner, and I will get a lot of use out of this. 

Onto Mehr.

Look how pretty!
In this picture I am only wearing Mehr, a 'dirty blue pink' a matte lipstick that looks lovely with or without Soar. It is lighter without the lip liner and would make a brilliant everyday lipstick.

Even though it's matte, its not particularly drying and it has great wear time. 

I am happy I have this. 

Here are the swatches side by side to give you some idea of difference:

L- R: Mehr and Soar

You can see that Soar is browner.
I think if you can get your hands on these-check them out!
I reckon most people will get a lot of use out of them.
If you can't, I wouldn't worry too much, I can see some similiarities in my stash- the ones that come to mind are CT Pillow Talk, Rimmel East End Snob, Bobbi Brow Rose Brown.
When in Mac I thought the lipstick in 'Brave' was quite similar too.

Here is Soar all over the lips with Mehr on top:

Bottom Line : These two products are long lasting and very day time appropriate.

I love that I can apply them and not be super paranoid that it's wearing off or is all over my teeth. 

Have you tried either one of these products?

Soar has really added to my (almost getting out of hand) lip liner addiction....would anyone like to see a post on my favorite liners?

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Quick, Prettyfying Make Up

Is prettyfying a word? For the sake of this blog post, we'll just say it is.

If you're reading this, I'm guessing you're also a lover of all things beauty.

I love the creativity, the new products or rocking a kinda weird kooky look and making it wearable, but there are times when I just want to use products that are more 'prettyfying'.

You know, just adds to your natural beauty- I find these products make me look healthy and natural, in a quick and easy way.

Lets start in order of application:

Dior Glow Maximizer : Like name like nature. I don't use this all the time, but when I do, I use it all over my face like a primer and it adds such luminosity.

When you see it swatched it literally looks like a liquid highlighter- which it can be used as, but under make up it just brightens up my face. 

Lovely.

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua : I have already talked about this product so I wont bang on, but it is one of my favorite bases- light, natural, glowy but not overly so and it feels very comfortable on the skin.

No caking, no sitting in pores, its beaut.

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer : This is probably the best concealer I have, read a full review here.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder : I'm so glad I managed to take a picture of this as I've just hit pan. 

I was never into powders up until trying this.

I have dry skin so the idea of setting my make up with powder just feels kinda gross to me...but I thought I would invest in a high end powder and I really like it! I use this every day to set my concealer under my eyes and to be honest ever since I started doing that I cant fathom that I didn't before.

It mattifies the slight sheen from my concealer so hence makes it look like I have added a hint more coverage. I use it down the side of my nose and it does mattify were shine isn't wanted, but it is never cakey. 

It is very important to add this step here as I am using a lot of glowy products, so this is needed to take any of the shine away from unflattering areas, for example the nose/forehead etc.

Benefit Brow-Zing : As you can see- I have hit pan here! As I have used it daily for over a year, I think I am doing pretty well. The little brushes are very useful, I use the angled brush for the wax and then with the flat brush add the powder- you end up with lovely, natural looking brows.

I need quite a bit of brow help so I never go without this.

I cannot stand blocky/harsh eyebrows- this does not produce them.

Benefit Gimme Brown : I use this everyday to set my brows, read a full review here

Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curlers : Because I have the worlds straightest lashes.

Nars Eyeliner in Via Veneto : I use black eyeliner EVERYDAY- it is a non negotiable.

However, I only use it to tightline- if you don't know what that means, I just line my upper water line.

After I've curled my lashes so the curlers don't rub it off, I just add this and it helps to thicken up my super fine lashes. If you haven't tried before- it may feel weird, but give it a go. I guarantee you will be amazed by how much more defined your eyes look, in the most subtle way.

Also- if you want to wear make up at school and you aren't allowed/your male  and you want to wear a bit of make up but not have it look obvious- try this as well.

This Nars one is quite new to me, a full review is on its way.

Benefit They're Real : You can see I'm having a bit of a Benefit moment!

Read the full review here. 

By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Bronze Moon : When I'm trying to do pretty in a hurry I use this after my mascara. Why you ask?

Because I'm messy.

Pretty much everytime I use mascara I end up with a little bit of smudging just behind my lashes- not like eye liner, no just a smudge and it really annoys me.

I often can't be bothered to wipe it off as that can make the matter worse, so I swipe the tiniest, lightest line behind my eyelashes and then blend with a finger.

It hides the smudge and leaves me with subtle, shimmery bronze lids.

For a swatch, click here. 

L-R: Mary Lou-Manizer, Pink Coral, Dior Glow Maximiser, Clarins Lip Perfector 

Bobbi Brown Pink Coral Blush : Read a full review here

The Balm Mary Lou-Manizer : Use this with caution! This is very easy to over do, but I like to use a fan brush and sweep this beautiful champagne highlighter on the tops of my cheekbones, round of sides of my eyebrows in a C-shape and the cupids bow.

If you use a light hand you will look gorgeous and glowy- and you have already helped yourself out by using a matte blush so things don't get OTT.

This product is so damn smooth and buttery I just kept touching it when I first got it.

It is a stunner, but be careful otherwise it will look incredibly obvious.

Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Balm Perfector in Rose: I'm sorry you can barely see the swatch on my arm- it is a very transparent colour that just adds the slightest hint of pink.

I love lipsticks- but can take time to apply/can be high maintenance. I LOVE lip liners as well but when I just don't have time or patience I put a bit of this on and it makes my lips look moisturized and just healthy.

I think I might prefer the lip gloss version but I am yet to make up my mind on that...

It's just a nice hint of pink that you can apply as you're leaving the house.

This may seem like a lot of steps but trust me- I can do this pretty quickly!

Do you have any tips on hour to be pretty in a hurry?

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My Favorite Matte Palette : Charlotte Tilbury 'The Sophisticate'

This was my first eye shadow quad from Charlotte Tilbury, I got it for my birthday a year and a half ago, and it is still a favorite.

It's definitely one of my most loved palettes of hers.

I have used this heaps of times and I haven't hit pan yet!

This palette features a matte ivory, matte light brown/camel shade, matte mushroom grey and a dark brown that has the tiniest amount of micro shimmer in- very hard to see and I reckon it's just there to aid blend-ability.

I do class this as entirely matte.

I use the first two shades all the time, I take the ivory all over the lid and then take the camel through the outer corners and blend into the crease and on the lower lashline.

Even when I go the full whack as Charlotte suggests, you end up with this gorgeous matte chocolate smokey eye.

This palette is very aptly named- it is Sophisticated.

The shadows are very smooth, pigmented and blendable, which is incredible hard to find in a matte.

The swatches below are from just one swipe

I do own a lot of eye shadows- it's not really something that I finish often, but I hand on heart feel, that if I ever finish this palette, I would repurchase.

It's timeless.

Also if you are slightly more mature and you often get fed up that almost all eye shadow palettes are very shimmery and that's something you don't feel confident wearing and hence would end up wasting your money on shades you'll never use- look into this.

Bottom Line : My favorite matte formulation thus far. Long wearing, creamy and easy to use shadows in a compact where I use every single shade. Not one colour remains untouched.

Worth every penny. 

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Maybelline Colour Tattoos : The Good and Bad

You may have gathered by now, that I love cream eye shadows.

They're so easy to work with, look like you tried harder than you have and they tend to have good longevity.

However, not all formulas are created equal.

It seems pretty obvious that across different brands, there will be different formulas, but I have also found that even within brands and within the exact same range, there can be vast difference.

Enter the Maybelline Colour Tattoos. 

Some of these are fantastic, some, not so much.

Before I get into the nitty gritty, I feel it's a good idea to give a brief overview.

One of the great things about these little pots is that they are incredibly affordable ; about £4.99 depending on where you buy them and they are often on offer- so it's very easy to end up taking a few home. 

They are (in the UK anyway) very easy to find on the high street, in Boots, Superdrug, Asda etc.

It started off with the original formula that was predominately metallic and in the last year or so they have introduced the 'Leather Effect' which tends to be more matte.

There is a great shade selection from turquoise to navy and garnet red to matte grey.

The creams are quite dense but when you put your finger on it, it becomes almost liquid and very easy to work with. 

Onto the swatches: 

From L-R we have:

Metallic Pomegranate: This is a true cranberry shade with silver glitter.

I don't wear this shade that much as I don't really think it suits me, but I have seen it look gorgeous on others and especially if you have blue/green eyes it will look lovely on you.

Even though I don't often reach for it, I cannot fault this formula, it is smooth, creamy, opaque and even.

A brilliant cream eye shadow.

On and on Bronze : This is hands down my favorite shade and as you can probably see from above, I have made quite the dent in this.

Regardless of this being affordable, you need this in your stash as it performs just as well as creams that are 5 times the price.

It is a lovely light golden bronze colour.

I especially enjoy using this when I am tired as it catches the light so nicely that it really perks up my face.

This performs just as well as Metallic Pomegranate, if not better.

I will always have this in my collection. 

Chocolate Suede : This is part of the leather collection, however there is a it of shimmer to it.

This is, as the name would suggest a chocolate brown, but I don't love it. I don't reach for this as often as the formula (although not bad) isn't as creamy as the ones above and when applied I just find it a little underwhelming,..the interesting shimmers don't really stand out and it just ends up looking a bit...bla.

Creamy Beige : This is also part of the leather collection but I adore this one and I use it almost as much as On and on bronze.

It is very natural on the lid and I enjoy using it when I am wearing a bold lip and I want some definition on the eye but nothing that is going to distract.

The formula of this is smooth and fairly opaque but it does need a bit of building up but as the colour is quite similar to my skin tone, it never looks super obvious on me, and I love that about it. 

I didn't even realize until removing the swatches that there is teeny tiny shimmer particles in it- this doesn't translate to the eye.

I guess you could call it a Satin finish. 

Vintage Plum : This is also part of the leather range, and I was drawn to it as I don't own anything quite like it...in the pot it's an interesting lilac/grey that's quite subdued and matte.

Alas, this is the bad one of the bunch. 

It is hard to get a proper opaque swatch, it took a couple of dips to achieve this:

And the moment you start blending, this happens:

It literally disappears into the skin as you blend in, it's so odd.

I don't mean sheers out a little, no, it literally blends into nothing. Like it somehow rubs itself off.

This a total dud and I have tried with and without primer and I just can't get this to work for me. 

Bottom Line : I really rate Metallic Pomegranate, On and on bronze and Creamy beige and I think they will be a welcome addition to any ones stash.

The formulas of those three are fantastic, and it is an added bonus that they wont break the bank.

It is very hard to find pigmented, long lasting cream eye shadows on the high street, so these are well worth a look into.

Chocolate Suede is nice but just not my cup of tea, and I would definitely advise walking past Vintage Plum. 

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The Blush That Made Me Fall In Love With Blush

Hello everyone! I hope you've all had a lovely weekend.

I thought I would kick off this Mondays post with a product that, no joke, I have been hunting for, for OVER a year.

Yep.
18 months by now actually.

Blush is easily one of my favorite products- I love how it perks up the complexion, and there is just something classic and timeless about it. 

However, even though my love for blush has been at an all time high for over a year, it was actually the last product I got into...I've always loved eye make up/ lipstick, but I was slow on the blush train. 

Until I tried this.

Enter Bobbi Browns Pink Coral. 

It has now been renamed Pretty Coral - the numbers are the same, both are No.31- I ordered Pink Coral off Debenhams and then it arrived and was called Pretty Coral. After nearly having a tantrum, I realized the numbers are the same.

Phew.

This is a fresh, pink coral matte blush- which is VERY unusual in my collection...I'm not sure I own any true matte blushers so this is an even more welcome addition.

Due to it being matte, you can choose whether or not to add highlight and when you do it's up to you where you choose to place it.

I think the reason I fell so hard for this was because it was the first time I'd properly worn a blush and thought wow...I look so healthy. It was just the right amount of subtle pink and I finally got what all the fuss was about.

However, after I tried this on, they were out of stock and (shock horror) it was limited edition. I have been on the hunt ever since, so the moment I saw it on Debenhams I grabbed it without even thinking.

I am so happy I finally own this blush, and honestly, I will treasure it.

The formula isn't perfect, it is quite powdery when you swirl our brush in it (although this is just often the case with mattes) and it requires more blending then some of my other blushes, but it still performs just as beautifully as it did when I first discovered it. 

I've been quite loving having a matte shade, it means I can apply my super sheeny highlighters without the fear that it might get a little space age. 

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For Those Chapped Lipped People Out there....

I will keep this pretty short and sweet as I know there is already a hell of a lot of love out there for this little product, but as it's something I literally cannot live without (a tad dramatic, I know) I thought I should just add my two cents.

Before this product, I seemed to have perpetually dry lips and I could never find a lip balm that actually fixed the problem.
I don't like anything containing petroleum as in the long run it actually makes your lips dryer, hence the cycle never ends.
I discovered this last November, and I have been totally hooked since.
This is my second tub of the stuff, I panicked the moment it ran out and immediately repurchased.
This has to be in my life, its kinda non negotiable.

This is a thick, matte, lemony scented balm that lasts for hours on the lips.
I have never tried anything that actually moisturizes my lips in the long run, its not just comforting when its on, even when it has worn off, my lips still feel smooth and supple.
I use this morning and night and sometimes in between and this little tub still lasted me a good 4 months.
I will be forever repurchasing this.

If you suffer from sore/dry/chapped lips, please try this.
Believe the hype.

To me, this is one of the most valuable items in my collection, I actually worry if I forget it take it away with me!

It's love.

Get it here 

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Something To Add To The Summer Wishlist...

This barely left my cheeks last summer so I thought it was time to dig it out again! I'm nearly hitting pan so I thought I should do a review before it becomes a bit too unsightly.

This is the Liz Earle Radiant Glow Bronzer.

I believe it was limited addition last year but it's back again!

Although I'm not sure whether it's permanent, it tends to hang around for quite some time.

This bronzer features a quartet of different shades, varying from a lighter almost peachy/champagne shade to the deepest which has a bit more earthiness/terracotta to it- but it is not too dark and there is no orange in sight.

I swirl my brush around all for shades and dust over the high points of my face for a gorgeous sun kissed glow. It is quite hard to over do and even though all the shades are shimmery, somehow you don't end up looking like a disco ball.

I don't know how- but trust me! Even in sunlight, it is forgiving.

The one thing I would say though is that on the website they say you can use the darker shade for a subtle contour, which is something I personally wouldn't do, due to the high sheen of the product, it could look a bit obvious/unnatural.

Indoors

Sunlight

The swatches above show the lightest to darker shades, so you can see a decent level of variation.

I have never been disappointed when it comes down to a Liz Earle cheek products and in this compact you get a decent 10g, so I think it is well worth the money.

I have also just used the lightest shade as a highlighter and it looks so natural, a product that can be a bronzer and a highlighter at the same time gets two thumbs up from me.

I love to keep things simple and just get some tinted moistruizer on, mascara and brows and then swirl a big brush around this compact and then boom, a fresh summery bronzey look. 

Next time you hit up boots, give it a swatch, I just couldn't walk away...it had to be mine.

Have you tried anything from the Liz Earle Make Up line?

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Benefit: They're Real!

You may have gathered from last weeks post , that I wasn't having much luck in the mascara department. 

Six hyped up mascaras left me pretty cold, so I was kinda under the impression this mascara would do the same. 

However, I decided to purchase Benefits 'They're Real!' and I am SO pleased to report back that I really like it! Yay! Mascara is good again!

This mascara features a plastic brush, which isn't always my brush of choice as I tend to prefer bristles, but this does a lovely job at catching and (more importantly) gripping your lashes from root to tip.

The formula is ultra black, but it's not super wet which I like as I often find them very messy to work with.

I'm the poster girl for layering up as much mascara as possible- I want as much in the lash department as can feasibly be achieved.

I'm not super into natural looking mascaras....I'm sure I will go through that phase, but I enjoy a full on black, dramatic lash. I never wear falsies, so I need my mascara to deliver.

This does, it layers very well - it holds a curl all day which was such a shock to me as it's not waterproof.

Another bonus- it doesn't flake.

The first layer looks good, evenly coated and fairly natural, but then the volume and drama just increases the more you add.

I really rate this product and I am so glad it has redeemed my faith in mascara.

It's not the easiest thing to remove, my holy grail Body Shop Camomile cleanser doesn't quite cut it, I need a micellar boost before hand, but to me, that's not a deal breaker, it just shows how well this mascara lasts.

Be careful in the removal process though as it acts quire like a waterproof mascara, it does cling on for dear life and can crumble into your eyes- I'm aware that sounds gross but I add so many coats so it's kind of inevitable, but it doesn't actually bother me as its the end of the day so all my make up is being removed, but if that's something that could bother you- it's worth noting!

I am a convert. I'm so glad there is a mascara out there that I know works for me, so when I run out, even if I was curious and wanting to try other things, I now know this is in Boots waiting for me.

I'm definitely team They're Real. The formula is brilliant, volume,length, drama and longevity, plus it doesn't transfer onto my brow bone like Roller Lash does. 

Have you tried any Benefit mascaras?

03/06/2015 Update : I have had this mascara for just over 4 weeks now and it has really dried out.
I can still just about use it, but if I apply a lot it gets quite heavy so it doesn't hold a curl as well as it used to.
Just thought I should update you!

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Urban Decay : Rapture : Lipstick and New Afterglow Blush

Here we have one new release from Urban Decay; the Afterglow Blush in Rapture, and the not so new Revolution Lipstick, also in the shade Rapture. I have had the lipstick for quite a while now and I love it, so when I saw they had released a blush in the same shade, it was a no brainer. 

Lets talk blush first.

It is a plummy/mauvey colour with a slight pearl to it which doesn't translate as shimmery on the skin.

If you are familiar with the Urban Decay eye shadows, then you will aware of their smooth. buttery consistency- which is really what I have come to expect from Urban Decay.

The moment I swatched this blush I immediately knew UD had managed to translate that beautiful, silky buttery formula into a blush.

Also this works well as the formula is of a more creamy nature so you don't end up with excess powder flying about when you swirl your brush about, which I also appreciate. 

Even though UD claims this formula to be quite sheer, I found when I went in with my Charlotte Tilbury blush brush that it was quite easy to pick up a bit too much product and hence it took some time to blend out, so I would recommend using a duo fibre brush, at least until you can work out how much product you actually need.

I don't know what it is though...the formula is lovely and I like the colour...but I'm still trying to work out how much I like it. At the moment I am still on the fence so I am going to keep trying it and then I will report back.

It's a good blusher, but so far I am not overwhelmed, but I can imagine soon enough that when I get to grips with it, it could be a fave...but right now I think I need more play time. 

I will keep you updated.

Onto  the Revolution Lipstick.

This is a fave of mine. I have a couple of UD lipsticks and I really rate their formula- check it out if you can. They are £15 which is obviously more than high street prices, but they perform just as well as lipsticks that are ten to fifteen pounds more.

I find all shades to be pretty consistent- easy to apply, waxy in consistency- but in the best way which means it manages to hit the middle ground of being moisturizing, long lasting and towards the end of wear it is never drying. 

It doesn't feel like it should last as well as it does. 

I just love this shade so much, purple based lipsticks have been my vice for some time now.

L-R: Blush and Lipstick

I think these blushes are worth looking into, I need to try some other shades. I am glad I bought the Afterglow blush, but I am determined to love it. Give me time and I will try to do a follow up if things change!

I reckon it could be a lovely eye shadow shade, which I would also wear on cheeks and lips because purples give me life.

Have any of you tried these new blushes? Any other shades I should look in to?

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Clarins Does Summer : Aquatic Treasures

Here we have the new Clarins Ombre Iridescent Aquatic Cream to Powder Shadows in Aquatic Rose and Aquatic Grey.

These are brand new and limited edition, so if you like the look of these- you need to pick them up sooner rather than later!

I have seen a third shade online called Aquatic Green- but I didn't see it in boots and as I have the new Charlotte Tilbury cream shadow in Cleopatra I don't feel I have missed out too much!

These two little pots are gorgeous and due to their cream to powder texture, they are unlike the creams I already have and also very easy to work with. 

A finger or a flat shader brush (like a Mac 239) will both perform the same job well. 

First, we have Aquatic Rose :

This is so not normally something I would be interested in, its undeniably pretty, but I tend to go for slightly deeper, warmer colours, but it was love at first swatch.

It is a beautiful pale rose gold and it's just so fresh and clean looking. 

I wore this all over the lid, but it also looks lovely on the inner corners.

Here it is all over the lid:

I only have a touch on here, but you can see it can be worn as a sheer wash of colour that's very day time appropriate. 

It can be built up more, it is pigmented but it's never going to be in your face.

I know I will get a lot of use out of this and the texture is smooth and dreamy.

Aquatic Grey : 

This is a iridescent grey shade with a blue tinge.

I also love this shade, but what I love most about these two shades is that they are different to what one tends to expect to see from summer collections.

It becomes the norm to expect a lot of bronzey/gold/warm shades, which I do enjoy but it all gets a bit samey, I really welcome the inclusion of these cooler shades.

I wore the rose shade all over the lid and the grey blended out into the crease and it looked so fresh and young whilst managing to still look summery!

Having warmer bronzed skin and cooler eyes is such a beautiful combination.

These blend very well together and due to their cream to powder formula, you don't have that worry of furiously blending out the shadow in the fear it will set too fast and look blotchy. 

Bottom Line : I really like these. 

If you are interested in getting a couple of bits from the summer collection, I would definitely give these a swatch and see what you think.

They blend very well and I do think it is an interesting combination that is rarely seen this time of year.

Something about the combo just works...I wore the grey all over the lid as well without the rose and I did like it, but I prefer adding the rose. It's just more unique.

When I added the grey to my lower lash line it did add a nice faint glimmer of blue and it's so pretty!

I have mostly normal lids but I always wear an eye primer and I did have good wear out of these.
These are very long lasting- they didn't fade on me at all, but by the 8 hour mark there was minor, minor creasing.

If you like the look of these- they are limited edition so get them before they're gone!

They are £19 each, get them here 

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If You Treat Yourself To One Thing This Month...

You may have seen I very briefly touched on this here, so I thought it was time for the full review.

If you want to treat yourself to one high end product this month, make it this.

This is Charlotte Tilburys swish and pop cheek to chic blusher in Love Glow.

I have a few of her blushes but I just can't get enough of this one at the moment.

I have used this so much, but as you can see I have barely scratched the surface.

This is an expensive product at £30, but as you get 8g of product you get almost twice as much as you do in a Nars blush.

This is a beautiful pink shade with a delicate gold sheen. Part of the reason why I love this so much is that it's so easy to use and the golden sheen just makes you look radiant and healthy. It's not at all frosty or fake looking.

As you can from the picture, there is an inner circle of pale pink, and the other circle is more of a peachy pink.

I understand the concept here- one is meant to swirl a brush around the outside shade and use all over the cheek, feathering towards the outer perimeters of the face, and you are meant to use the middle shade for a pop of colour on the apples.

I have to say I don't really do this, I swirl my brush around the entire thing and then gently dust on my cheeks.

I love using either my Charlotte Tilbury blush brush or my Real Techniques duo fibre face brush (which I freaking love btw) and it works so beautifully.

What appeals most to me about this blush, aside from its luminous finish, is that it's near impossible to over do.

I often end up, after applying my blush with a hard block of colour on my face that just looks unnatural.

If this happens to you- try a duo fibre brush as it will pick up less product, but regardless, you can't achieve a harsh look with this blush and hence the main reason why I adore it so.

The first swatch is the outer shade, and the second, the inner. Sorry it was pretty hard to get a good picture of this, but you can see the shades are similar, one is just more peach, and the other, pink.

If you are looking for something beautiful to invest in this May, or you are a blush fiend like me, check this one out, the texture is so buttery smooth you won't believe it.

This will be a favorite for a long time to come.

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